Inter Milan outcast Joao Mario has reportedly rejected the opportunity to join Watford on loan, according to reports.

Calciomercato claim the midfielder has turned down a move to the Premier League side, with the 24-year-old aiming to be involved in European competitions.

La Liga outfit Sevilla are also supposedly interested, with the two parties said to be in talks.

Mario has made just 14 Serie A appearances for the Nerazzuri this season and is yet to get on the scoresheet.

Martin Dubravka in action for Slovakia against Scotland

Finally, Newcastle United have failed to land Sparta Prague goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on loan.

The Magpies enquired about the 29-year-old Slovakia international today, but the most successful Czech club do not want to loan out their number one.

Rafa Benitez is reportedly keen on allowing academy product Freddie Woodman to head out on a temporary basis, but will not sanction the move until a third stopper is brought in to provide cover for Karl Darlow and Rob Elliot.